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HHR advertising on Hannity

Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Well I have never listened to that stuff but my version of tv news and talk radio is watching sportscenter and listening to mike and mike in the morning on espn radio.If I want the news I can look on msn.com for the headlines.
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Post 2007 Chevy HHR Panel can be utilitarian or groovy, man

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From the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

The 2007 Chevy HHR Panel can be viewed in one of two ways. It’s either a great little high-mileage panel delivery vehicle for a small business or it’s Car Of The Year, 1977.
As the former, it’s a handy little front-wheel drive, car-based delivery vehicle that boasts a whopping 63 cubic feet of cargo room behind its only two seats while delivering an EPA estimated fuel-economy rating of 30 mpg on the highway. Throw in a base price as low as $16,750, and it’ll help that small florist stay in the black.
As the latter, it’s a ’70s-style panel van whose interior cries out for shag carpet — ahh, you Baby Boomers know what I’m talking about — and whose flanks provide the perfect palette for airbrushed artwork of unicorns and rainbows.
Groovy, man.
The new-for-2007 HHR Panel is, in fact, a standard Chevy HHR that jettisons its back seat in favor of a large cargo area. That cargo hold provides a flat floor from the front seats all the way to the tailgate, with the added bonus of easy-clean rubber mats and three under-floor cargo compartments.
Intriguingly, the Panel’s flanks retain rear swing-out doors, but those doors do not provide outside door handles. Instead, they open via a set of buttons on the instrument panel. You simply press the appropriate button and — bing! — the side door pops open about 2 inches. You then wrap your fingers around the trailing edge of the door and pull it open to its full width.

For the record, there’s also an interior handle on each rear side door, but, of course, there’s no seat back there for anyone to be in a position to use it.
It’s all slightly bizarre, but it does create that smooth, handle-less profile that gives the HHR Panel its retro personality.
Driving this one, however, involves a learning curve. It’s kind of like driving a shoebox. With zero over-the-shoulder visibility, changing lanes is an adventure, while parallel parking with any dignity is darn near impossible. Believe me, you’ll develop a meaningful relationship with your outside rearview mirrors.
Inside, the instrument panel is that of the regular HHR, as are Panel’s mechanicals, including a base 2.2-liter, 149-hp I-4 and an optional 2.4-liter, 175-hp I-4, which we had. Buttoned to our optional four-speed automatic, pep was pretty good.
Whether purchased for utility or unicorns, HHR Panel provides a unique experience.
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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I've heard him mention the HHR as an American built car. Strange since mine isd half made in Mexico.
"Final Assembly" in Mexico.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by chingchonger
"Final Assembly" in Mexico.
Isn`t that the "Made" part?
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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Isn`t that the "Made" part?
Not when every part is manufactured in the US and shipped down to Mexico for assembly. Maybe you should go to an assembly plant sometime and see for yourself what exactly is "made" there.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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I know who Hannity is and do listen to the radio show as well as the tv show...I like hearing ads about the HHR or seeing very well done multi-media stuff...we have such cool rides !!!
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by hhrcrafty
Not when every part is manufactured in the US and shipped down to Mexico for assembly.
Not quite. Look at some of the wiring and hoses under the hood.

Some of mine have "Made In Mexico" stamped on them.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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mexico is in north america so its still made in america...just not the united states of...lol
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rebel8ball
mexico is in north america so its still made in america...just not the united states of...lol
Good point


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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rebel8ball
mexico is in north america so its still made in america...just not the united states of...lol
Talk about stretching, Mexico`s in North America.... So you consider yourself a 'North American'? Who`s your President?

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